You and your friend Alison work in different parts of a large firm. In a recent analysis, your area was labeled a "cash cow" and hers was labeled a "question mark." What things would you do differently in your area than Alison would do in hers?
What will be an ideal response?
There are many possible answers, but students should be able to describe both cash cows and question marks as well as understand the different kinds of strategies, the use of resources, and the future of each unit.
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Treasury stock or treasury shares are shares a firm has previously issued and later reacquired. Reasons for reacquiring outstanding common stock include which of the following?
a. to use in option arrangements, only b. to invest excess cash, only c. to defend against an unfriendly takeover bid, only d. to distribute cash to shareholders in a tax-advantaged way, only e. to use in option arrangements, to invest excess cash, to defend against an unfriendly takeover bid, and to distribute cash to shareholders in a tax-advantaged way
A ____________style of conflict management strategies is the giving up of things you want in the hopes that the other side will do the same and that you can live with the outcome. A __________ style is when both sides are trying to find a solution that truly satisfies the needs of each.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following factors is used to determine whether dumped imports have caused material injury to an industry?
A) The volume of the dumped imports B) The effect of the imports on prices of like products in the domestic market C) The impact on domestic industry D) All of the above
The 6-month futures price for oil is $96.60 per barrel (or 2.30 cents per gallon). The 6-month futures prices for gasoline and heating oil are 2.50 cents and 2.15 cents, respectively. What is the gross margin on a simple 3-2-1 crack spread?
A) $0.25 B) $0.35 C) $0.54 D) $0.68